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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP boasts a broad-ranging benefits and compensation practice, advising boards of directors and compensation committees on day-to-day matters as well as major corporate transactions. The firm also advises asset managers, investment banks and plan sponsors in connection with ERISA obligations.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP advised Dotmatics and its controlling shareholder Insight Partners on its sale to Siemens AG for $5.1 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm is proactive at reaching out to clients without chasing, it is on top of the whole client relationship.

    Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jordan A Messinger
    Band 3Jordan A Messinger

    Jordan A Messinger

    Jordan Messinger co-chairs of Willkie's executive compensation and employee benefits department. He is knowledgeable about compensation and benefits matters linked to corporate transactions.
    • Jordan understands that my business is unique and tailors his advice to my needs.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Michael A Katz
    Band 3Michael A Katz

    Michael A Katz

    Michael Katz is routinely engaged to advise on the executive compensation and employee benefits elements of corporate transactions.
    • Michael has deep technical knowledge.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingRose Ohanesian
    Up and ComingRose Ohanesian

    Rose Ohanesian

    Rose Ohanesian advises employee benefits and executive compensation matters relating to M&A transactions.

    • She is practical, knows the law well and aligns with our business objectives.

      Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation respondentUSA

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    Jordan A Messinger

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    Michael A Katz

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    Rose Ohanesian

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